Al-Nassr heading to China for two friendlies in January

Cristiano Ronaldo and his Al-Nassr teammates will travel to China on Jan. 19 for 10 days. (X/@AlNassrFC_EN)
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  • They will face Shanghai on Jan. 24 and another team yet to be confirmed

RIYADH: Al-Nassr will play two friendly matches in China during the FIFA international break in January, it was announced on Monday.

Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates will travel to China on Jan. 19 for 10 days to play two matches. The club is expected to receive a total payment worth $13 million.

They will face Shanghai on Jan. 24 and another team yet to be confirmed on Jan. 28 before returning to Riyadh. The two matches are believed to be worth $13 million, according to reports.

Al-Nassr face Al-Taawoun on Dec. 30 in their last Saudi Pro League match before heading to China.

The Yellows are second in the table with 37 points, having won 12 matches, drawn three, and lost three. They are 10 points behind the leaders, Al-Hilal.